# Bebop vs RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos

The clearest difference is rating: Bebop at 4.9 against RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos's 4.7. Bebop also leads on ratings volume (43 vs 9). RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bebop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bebop holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of Bebop's written reviews are positive against 100% of RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bebop ships an update every 3 weeks, RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bebop | RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bebop-quick-notes/id6477824795/reviews)** | [4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rift-notes-plus-voice-memos/id6739888423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 95.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jack Cheng LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730716688) | [Primary Vector Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770684844) |

## What reviewers say

### Bebop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bebop-quick-notes/id6477824795)

This app prioritizes speed and simplicity for capturing ideas as plain text. It offers seamless cloud syncing and integration with other apps, allowing for a clutter-free, capture-first mobile editing experience. Advanced features and customization are available through a one-time upgrade.

**Highlights:** Lightning-fast plain text capture, Clutter-free interface, iCloud Drive/Dropbox sync, Open plain-text formats (.txt, .md), Customizable headers, footers, filenames, Flashback recent notes, Share extension for saving content

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


### RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rift-notes-plus-voice-memos/id6739888423)

Capture thoughts instantly with a message-like interface and organize them on a map. Enjoy a distraction-free writing space that syncs automatically with iCloud, with no ads or trackers. Customize your experience with themes and instant search.

**Highlights:** Message-like note capture, Location-based note organization, iCloud sync, Instant search with previews, Hashtag organization, Markdown and iCloud export, Customizable themes

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme - Scary Numbers | $1.99 | one-time |
| RIFT Notes Powerpack for Mobile | $14.99 | one-time |
| RIFT Notes Powerpack for Mac | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bebop free?

Bebop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos free?

RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bebop or RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos?

Bebop is rated higher. Bebop averages 4.9 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Bebop or RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos have ads?

Neither Bebop nor RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bebop or RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos?

Bebop ships an update every 3 weeks, and RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos weekly. Most recently, Bebop was updated on September 23, 2026 and RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos on September 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*